October 2018 Archives

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. posted in Nursing Home Deaths on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

There are positives and negatives to getting older. One downside for many elderly people and their loved ones is that failing health can make it difficult to care for themselves or complete everyday activities. That's where nursing home come in. Many families find them to be the perfect place for their loved ones to live out their later years.

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

When you or a loved one needs medical care, you want to know that you can be cared for in a way that will be beneficial or at least stabilizing to your own or a loved one's health. Doctors and hospital staff often do the very best they can and can perform what some would characterize as miracles.' Other people do not have this experience and instead have a negative experience with their healthcare. These experience can result in a worsened medical condition or in a worst case scenario, death.

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

Part of receiving medical care is the dialog between doctor and patient. In some cases, other health care professionals, like nurses or similar staff, may step in to answer questions and make recommendations. When a person is ill or has an injury, there is often a few options in terms or care, or there may only be one option. Before a person goes through with their treatment decision, the appropriate healthcare provider must notify the patient of the potential benefits and potential risks of the treatment or procedure.

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. posted in Work-Related Deaths on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

When you kissed your loved one good-bye this morning, you never expected that would be the last time you'd see them. Sadly, this happens to too many Cook County families, especially construction workers, when they do not return home from a job. There are an infinite number of ways a person can be killed on a job site. For construction workers', a move towards zero work deaths has been an unattainable goal to date.

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

When you or your loved one have suffered an injury or health condition that requires additional recovery beyond a hospital stay, you may need assistance from family members, friends or even licensed professionals to function on a daily basis. In-home care is a great asset for many Illinois residents, but not every situation goes well.

On behalf of Kent Lucaccioni of Kent M. Lucaccioni, Ltd. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

Despite statewide attempts at increasing driver and vehicle safety, injuries and fatalities appear to be on the rise on Illinois roads. Attempts to get to the bottom of why the increase in driver and passenger injuries and fatalities on Illinois roads have turned up a few clues. However, what this means for all passengers on Illinois roads is unclear and should make those who have been involved in car accidents question the nature of their accident.

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